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NEW YORK-TOMORROW ALWAYS KNOWS WHAT WE KNEW YESTERDAY BUT WERE AFRAID TO SAY: VOL. 2

When an artist has made it to the very top, it's easy to say, "I told you so." It's easy because nobody really knew your personal feelings beforehand. If the artist is unsuccessful-nothing is ever said. Since its inception, Insight & Sound has been almost totally artist oriented. We have never hesitated to project our true feelings about a new artist whom we felt would succeed. There were many times when we were right, and many times that we were wrong. Last year, the Cash Box editorial staff predicted the successes of Gilbert O'Sullivan, Deep Purple, Billy Paul, Yes, Shawn Phillips, Jackson Browne, Commander Cody, and The J. Geils Band. Following is an abbreviated list of some the talent we feel will make their mark in the coming year:

THE JOHNSTONS-We don't want to bag them for you-just bring this duo/trio to your undivided attention. Adrienne Johnston is a vocalist of uniquely supreme credentials, from Ireland. Likewise, her guitarist,'vocalist partner Paul Brady, from a town on the border of the Irish states.. They write with Adrienne's hus- band, Chris McCloud from these here parts. After earning commanding re- spect on the English folk scene, they now seek a broader -based following. We've had the opportunity of hearing their new music (conceived since moving here) and feel certain they will attain their goal before the year is out. For if the time weren't ripe for an intelligent, gentle sound such as theirs, there would just have to be some changes made in the rest of the world on their behalf.

SONS OF THE JUNGLE-Without a doubt, the best supporting band we heard all year. Although they haven't yet recorded with Johnny Nash, it was their recent live tour backing him which brought their talents out in the open. We've already seen War do similar feats of jumping black and proud out from the shadows to assume their own super group identity., History is sure to repeat itself here, if it has any musical sense at all. They will be a chief factor in the black rock of the seventies.

MERRY CLAYTON-We've seen how many of the successes of the last year were talents who had been pushing hard for quite some time and were finally appreci- ated by a mass audience. Twice last year at her New York concerts, we saw critics give her a standing ovation. Lou Adler knows the talent he has in Merry, and he has the expertise to bring her all the way home this year. Merry has one of the most powerful black voices around. Her long awaited third LP should prove three's the charm.

GENESIS-Last year was, among other things, the year of the mellotron and the year of Alice Cooper. Combining elements of a complex, full sounding band and the theatrics of thought as well as action, this English quintet has a very definitive command over any stage they happen to be on.. Charmisma and their U. S. dis- tributor, Buddah, brought the group over recently for a one-night stand at the Philharmonic. An extended tour is planned for late winter. If the New York re- action is indicative of what they can expect from the rest of the country, Genesis will indeed be the start of something very new and very big.

J. J. CALE-Just beginning to surface as a writer/performer in '72 J. J. can look forward to another year of success. Having attained some recognition as the writer of "After Midnight" which was a hit for Eric Clapton, Cale went on to achieve moderate success with his own versions of "Lies." Cale has created his very own brand of music and vocalizing, and '73 should bring them both to national attention.

TONY COLE-Debuting on the newly formed 20th Century , Tony Cole scored with his first recorded venture, "Suite: Man And Woman." But that was just the beinning. A la Neil Diamond, Cole is able to write and sing equally well. He is an excellent balladeer and really knows how to put across a song. We think you'll be hearing a lot from this fine, new talent in the coming year.

DIANE KOLBY-It's going to take only a single record to make Diane Kolby a super star, and that record is "Holy Man," a song we're told will be reissued by Columbia., It is one of the most dramatic records ever made, and with only a single listening, you too will be convinced.

BRIAN HOLLAND & -The debut Invictus Album by Brian Hol- land and Lamont Dozier called, "The Pen is Mightier Than The Sword". Two of the triumvirate who have writtern and produced The Supremes, The Four Tops, Freda Payne, The , and Chairmen of the Board, make their debut as recording artists. This album should contain many 'bands of gold'.

SISTERS LOVE-After a dynamite tour of Europe and some almost 'hits' this act is ready to explode. The quartet should have made it two years ago when A & M released, "The Bigger You Love". The act is dynamic and the product about to be released is ditto. This will be the big girls act of '73.

THELMA HOUSTON-Should emerge as a major artist this year. It's too bad that Mowest didn't release, "I Want To Go Back There Again" this past year. The Berry Gordy penned tune was tested in certain states but never released. Perhaps it deserves to be reevaluated. (Cont'd on page 19)

Yes Barbara Mason, Leon Russell Sisters Love, Nolan Porter The Johnstons Jim Croce, Aretha Franklin

14 Cash Box - January 6, 1973

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